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Friday, January 25, 2013

Eyes for You in Pink and Blue!!

There's a challenge going on over at The Alley Way Stamps (TAWS) with this inspiration photo that includes some lovely pinks.

The set that originally got me all excited about The Alley Way Stamps is called adoraBOWL and includes three fun and funky pairs of glasses. As a long-time wearer of glasses (with about 6 years in the middle glasses-free due to LASIK) - this set just had to go in my collection. But I haven't used it yet. So I decided funky pink glasses would work well.

I made this two days ago to meet the deadline for the TAWS blog, then yesterday I sat down to write this post and I realized that the card made no sense. On the one hand, I was practically giddy that I had made a spontaneous gem purchase that ended up being PERFECT for these glasses. On the other hand, how does this card get used? I wouldn't give it to my hubby because...it's pink!! He wouldn't give a card like this to me because the "I" in "I only have eyes" implies that the glasses are his and...they're pink!! Had I thought of this in advance, this card could have been saved because there are other "eye" sentiments in the set.

So, although I'm happy with the card, I tried again. I wear brown glasses with a hint of aqua on the edges (although not cat eyes!) Nice, masculine colors and perfect for a card!!

Although hard to see - I did add Glossy Accent for the lenses on both cards!

Big news at TAWS - the huge online stamp store, Simon Says Stamp, is now carrying TAWS so you can add them to your cart along with that darn "falling hearts" die that I have been using this week!! FYI - when I looked this morning - if you use the Manufacturer Search drop down box to find TAWS look for just "Alley Way". And...as of yesterday they only had 9 sets available but there are many more to come!

Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps adoraBOWL, Chatterbox (the sentiment; although there are also great "eye" sentiments in adoraBOWL.)

Paper: first card is Stampin' Up Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink, second card is Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate and Aqua Mist

Ink: first card is Memento black and Copics, second card is Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate and Aqua Mist

12 comments:

I love both versions! I reckon you could get away with pink to your hubby on valentine's day because, well, pink and red are the colours for valentines' day. Go on, I dare you! And you can always blame me ;)

I love reading the voice in your head ramblings! Your analysis was hilarious ... Yet quite logical just the same! Love both ... Obviously the first is perfect for the challenge ... But having a passion for green ... I guess no. 2 gets my vote! Hugs xxx

LOL! I, like you, tend to over think my designs. I've realised though that every card is right for someone out there so just go with it! They're both awesome and those dotty rhinestones have stolen me heart!

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I live in Parker, Colorado with my husband, two teen boys, a dog and two cats. I began my adult life as an insurance actuary. I was then blessed to be able to spend 15 years raising my boys during which time I discovered stamping! Now I have obtained a second college degree and have begun working as an accountant for my town. Being surrounded by men at home and being surrounded by numbers work, is it any wonder that I am passionately in love with creating cards - a rainbow of colors, glitter, ribbons and stamps, and a wonderful online community!?

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COPIC CHARTS

I have made the decision to stop updating Copic charts - except for Stampin' Up. My Favorite Things and Taylored Expressions have their own charts available. I do not want to promise to keep Papertrey Ink up-to-date because all of their new colors are stock colors which already exist within MFT, TE or SSS and I don't have room to keep buying! I do have old charts available. If you want them, just email me (above) and I can send you a link.